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{{Dialogue a-b|Prime Minister|I'm not getting rid of Kingsley Shacklebolt, if that's what you're suggesting! He's highly efficient, gets through twice the work of the rest of them—|Rufus Scrimgeour|That's because he's a wizard. A highly trained Auror, who has been assigned to you for your protection.|The [[Prime Minister]] and [[Rufus Scrimgeour]]|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince}}

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'''Minister Kingsley Shacklebolt''' was a [[Pure-blood|Pure-blood]][[Wizards|wizard]]intheemployment of the[[BritishMinistryofMagic|MinistryofMagic]]. He workedfor the Ministry as an [[Auror]], butjoinedthe reconstituted [[Order of the Phoenix]] in [[1995]] after being convinced of the return of [[TomRiddle|LordVoldemort]].Working undercover within the Ministry, he fed the Order with information, and misdirected the Ministry's effortsto locate [[Sirius Black]]. In[[1996]],hefought in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]], andwaslater assigned to guardthe[[Muggle]] [[Prime Minister]],posing as his secretary. Forced into hiding following the fall of the Ministry to Lord Voldemort in [[1997]],Kingsley continued to oppose the new regime. In [[1998]],he fought in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], and was named Acting [[Minister for Magic]] in the aftermath.He was eventually officially confirmed in the position, and worked hard to change the Ministry.

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{{Dialogue a-b|PrimeMinister|I'mnotgettingrid of KingsleyShacklebolt,ifthat'swhatyou'resuggesting! He'shighlyefficient, getsthroughtwice the work of the rest of them—|RufusScrimgeour|That'sbecause he's awizard. AhighlytrainedAuror, whohasbeen assigned to youforyour protection.|The [[Prime Minister]] and [[RufusScrimgeour]]|HarryPotter and the Half-BloodPrince}}

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'''Minister Kingsley Shacklebolt''' was a [[pure-blood]] [[Wizards|wizard]]<ref name="HPLE" /> in the employment of the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. He worked for the Ministry as an [[Auror]], but joined the reconstituted [[Order of the Phoenix]] in [[1995]] after being convinced of the return of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]. Working undercover within the Ministry, he fed the Order with information, and misdirected the Ministry's efforts to locate [[Sirius Black]]. In [[1996]], he fought in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]], and was later assigned to guard the [[Muggle]] [[Prime Minister]], posing as his secretary. Forced into hiding following the fall of the Ministry to Lord Voldemort in [[1997]], Kingsley continued to oppose the new regime. In [[1998]], he fought in the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], and was named Acting [[Minister for Magic]] in the aftermath.

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He was eventually officially confirmed in the position of Minister for Magic, he along with [[Harry Potter]], [[Ron Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]] worked hard to change the Ministry. He succeed in weeding out corruption, making the ministry a nice place in which to work.

==Biography==

==Biography==

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===Early life===

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===Early life {{c|pre 1970s-1995}}===

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Kingsley attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in his youth, although it is unknown which [[Hogwarts Houses|House]] he was sorted into.<ref name="HPLE">''[[HarryPotter Limited Edition]]''</ref> He apparently met with [[James Potter I]], as he saw the similarities between him and his son Harry.

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Little has been revealed about Kingsley's life before becoming an Auror. All that is known is that he attended [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] in his youth, although it is unknown which [[Hogwarts Houses|House]] he was sorted into.<ref name="HPLE" />. He also apparently met with [[James Potter I|James Potter]], as he saw the physical similarities between him and his son Harry.

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===Second Wizarding War===

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===Second Wizarding War {{c|1995-1998}}===

====Work as an Auror====

====Work as an Auror====

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{{Dialogue a-b|Sirius Black|Tonks and Arthur would lose their jobs at the Ministry if they started shooting their mouths off and it's very important for us to have spies inside the Ministry, because you can bet Voldemort will have them|Arthur Weasley|We've managed to convince a couple of people, though. Tonks here, for one - she's too young to have been in the Order of the Phoenix last time, and having Aurors on our side is a huge advantage - Kingsley Shacklebolt's been a real asset, too; he's in charge of the hunt for Sirius, so he's been feeding the Ministry information that Sirius is in Tibet.|[[Sirius Black]] and [[Arthur Weasley]]to[[HarryPotter]]in[[1995]].|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}

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{{Dialogue a-b|Sirius Black|Tonks and Arthur would lose their jobs at the Ministry if they started shooting their mouths off and it's very important for us to have spies inside the Ministry, because you can bet Voldemort will have them|Arthur Weasley|We've managed to convince a couple of people, though. Tonks here, for one — she's too young to have been in the Order of the Phoenix last time, and having Aurors on our side is a huge advantage — Kingsley Shacklebolt's been a real asset, too; he's in charge of the hunt for Sirius, so he's been feeding the Ministry information that Sirius is in Tibet.|Sirius and Mr Weasley talkingabouttheoncomingsecond war|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}}

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[[File:Shacklebolt.jpg|left|thumb|215x215px|Kingsley during his time as an [[Auror]]]]

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Kingsley worked as a high-ranking Auror in the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], and was assigned to lead the task force for the recapture of the [[Azkaban]]-escapee [[Sirius Black]]. When rumour of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort's]] return was denied by the Ministry, Kingsley was convinced of his return, and subsequently joined the [[Order of the Phoenix]]. Along with [[Nymphadora Tonks]], he worked as a covert operative, keeping the Order supplied with information. In addition, since joining the reactivated Order, Kingsley was informed of Black's innocence as a fellow member of the Order, and so he sidetracked the investigation by feeding the Ministry disinformation that indicated Black was hiding in Tibet.<ref name="OP" />

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[[File:00fhd007PRX_Natalia_Tena_005.jpg|thumb|251x251px|Kingsley as part of the [[Advance Guard]]]]

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Kingsleyworkedasa high-ranking [[Auror]] in the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], andwas assigned to leadthetask force for the recapture of the [[Azkaban]]-escapee [[SiriusBlack]].Whenrumourof [[TomRiddle|LordVoldemort's]] return was deniedby the Ministry,Kingsleywasconvinced of hisreturn,and subsequentlyjoined the [[Order of thePhoenix]].Along with [[NymphadoraTonks]],heworked as acovertoperative,keeping the Ordersuppliedwithinformation.Inaddition,sincejoiningthereactivatedOrder,KingsleywasinformedofBlack'sinnocenceasafellowmemberoftheOrder,andsohesidetrackedtheinvestigationbyfeeding the MinistrydisinformationthatindicatedBlackwashidinginTibet.<ref name=OP />

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IntheSummerof [[1995]], Kingsleyvolunteered to beamember of the [[Advance Guard]] to escort [[HarryPotter]] totheOrder's Headquarters at [[12GrimmauldPlace]].He was alsoat the Ministry ontheday of Harry'shearingtoanswer the charge of usingmagic in front of a [[Muggle]],and staged an argument with fellow Order member [[ArthurWeasley]] to protect theircovers as CorneliusFudgewas asking questions.During the argument,heslippedArthuracopyof''[[TheQuibbler]]''containinganarticlethathethoughtSiriuswouldfindamusing—anarticlethatclaimedSiriuswasactually[[StubbyBoardman]].Helaterattended the partyatGrimmauldPlacetocelebrate[[RonaldWeasley|RonWeasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]]'s appointment as [[Prefect]]s.<ref name="OP" />

In the Summer of [[1995]], Kingsley volunteered to be a member of the [[Advance Guard]] to escort [[Harry Potter]] to the Order's Headquarters at [[12 Grimmauld Place]]. He was also at the Ministry on the day of Harry's hearing to answer the charge of using magic in front of a [[Muggle]], and staged an argument with fellow Order member [[Arthur Weasley]] to protect their covers as Cornelius Fudge was asking questions. During the argument, he slipped Arthur a copy of ''[[The Quibbler]]'' containing an article that he thought Sirius would find amusing - an article that claimed Sirius was actually [[Stubby Boardman]]. He later attended the party at Grimmauld Place to celebrate [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]]'s appointment as [[Prefect]]s.<ref name=OP />

In [[1996]], Kingsley accompanied [[CorneliusFudge]], [[John Dawlish]], and Fudge's assistant[[Percy Weasley]] to [[HogwartsSchool of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] to confront [[Albus Dumbledore]] over [[Dolores Umbridge]]'sdiscovery of [[Dumbledore'sArmy]]. Despite his loyalty to the Order, Kingsley was forced to play along with the Minister, although he was able to place a [[Memory Charm]] on [[Marietta Edgecombe]] to stop her divulging any more secrets regarding [[Dumbledore's Army]], and to agree with Dumbledore's version of events; upon Umbridge attacking Marietta for her sudden change in testimony, Kingsley stood forward to warn Umbridge. During Dumbledore's escape, Kingsley was incapacitated along with the Minister, Dawlish, and Umbridge to maintain his cover, an action that Dumbledore regretted but deemed necessary.<ref name="OP" />

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In [[1996]], Kingsley accompanied [[Cornelius Fudge]], [[John Dawlish]], and Fudge's assistant [[Percy Weasley]] to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] to confront [[Albus Dumbledore]] over [[Dolores Umbridge]]'s discovery of [[Dumbledore's Army]]. Despite his loyalty to the Order, Kingsley was forced to play along with the Minister, although he was able to place a [[Memory Charm]] on [[Marietta Edgecombe]] to stop her divulging any more secrets regarding [[Dumbledore's Army]], and to agree with Dumbledore's version of events; upon Umbridge attacking Marietta for her sudden change in testimony, Kingsley stood forward to warn Umbridge. During Dumbledore's escape, Kingsley was incapacitated along with the Minister, Dawlish, and Umbridge to maintain his cover, an action that Dumbledore regretted but deemed necessary.<ref name=OP />

====Battle of the Department of Mysteries====

====Battle of the Department of Mysteries====

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Towards the middle of 1996, Harry was duped into going to the [[Department of Mysteries]] on the pretence that Sirius Black was being held captive.Kingsley,along with [[Nymphadora Tonks]], [[Alastor Moody]],[[RemusLupin]] and [[Sirius Black]], travelled to the Ministry to rescue Harry and several of his friends. In the ensuing [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries|battle]],Kingsley began duelling two [[Death Eaters]] at once, then faced [[Augustus Rookwood]]. Late in the battle, Kingsley duelled with [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] just after she had sent Sirius through the [[Veil]]. Kingsley was injured in the duel, falling to the ground with a scream, but recovered from his injuries.<ref name=OP />

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[[File:Tumblr_mrdww6TW8y1qag66no2_250.gif|frame|Kingsley and [[Mad-Eye Moody]] apparateinto the [[Department of Mysteries]] ]]

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Towards the middle of 1996, Harry was duped into going to the [[Department of Mysteries]] on the pretence that Sirius Black was being held captive. Kingsley, along with [[Nymphadora Tonks]], [[Alastor Moody]], [[Remus Lupin]] and [[Sirius Black]], travelled to the Ministry to rescue Harry and several of his friends. In the ensuing [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries|battle]], Kingsley began duelling two [[Death Eaters]] at once, then faced [[Augustus Rookwood]]. Late in the battle, Kingsley duelled with [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] just after she had sent Sirius through the [[Veil]]. Kingsley was injured in the duel, falling to the ground with a scream, but recovered from his injuries.<ref name="OP" />

====Guarding the Prime Minister====

====Guarding the Prime Minister====

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With the return of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] now publicly acknowledged, [[Rufus Scrimgeour]] replaced [[Cornelius Fudge]] as [[Minister for Magic]]. Following the unsuccessful attempt to place the [[Imperius Curse]] on [[Muggle]] Junior Minister [[Herbert Chorley]], it was decided that the Muggle [[Prime Minister]] needed protection. Kingsley was assigned to the Prime Minister as a bodyguard, posing as his new secretary, in the summer of [[1996]]. Kingsley's portrayal of a [[Muggle]] convinced the Prime Minister, who was shocked to learn the truth from Scrimgeour several days later. The Prime Minister considered him an excellent secretary, capable of doing twice the work of his predecessor.<ref name=HP>''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref>

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With the return of [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] now publicly acknowledged, [[Rufus Scrimgeour]] replaced [[Cornelius Fudge]] as [[Minister for Magic]]. Following the unsuccessful attempt to place the [[Imperius Curse]] on [[Muggle]] Junior Minister [[Herbert Chorley]], it was decided that the Muggle [[Prime Minister]] needed protection. Kingsley was assigned to the Prime Minister as a bodyguard, posing as his new secretary, in the summer of [[1996]]. Kingsley's portrayal of a [[Muggle]] convinced the Prime Minister, who was shocked to learn the truth from Scrimgeour several days later. The Prime Minister considered him an excellent secretary, capable of doing twice the work of his predecessor.<ref name="HP">''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''</ref>

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Despite his assignment to the Muggle Prime Minister, Kingsley did attend the funeral of [[Albus Dumbledore]] in [[1997]].<ref name="HP" />

====Battle of the Seven Potters====

====Battle of the Seven Potters====

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[[File:Vlcsnap-2010-06-29-01h14m33s160.jpg|thumb|left|200px|KingsleyandHermione in the [[Battleof the SevenPotters]].]]

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With Dumbledore's death, and the [[SecondWizardingWar]] in full swing, the Order's attention turned to protecting [[HarryPotter]]. With the protectionhe had at the [[4 Privet Drive]] due to expire on his seventeenth birthday, a plan was formed to break the protection early and escort him to safety at [[The Burrow]]. Although still assigned to protect the Muggle Prime Minister, Kingsley was chosen to speak with the [[Dursley family|Dursleys]], as his ability to act and dress like a [[Muggle]] would offend them less, and he informed them that they too would have to go into hiding for their protection.<ref name="DH" />

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With Dumbledore's death, and the [[Second Wizarding War]] in full swing, the Order's attention turned to protecting [[Harry Potter]]. With the protection he had at the [[4 Privet Drive]] due to expire on his seventeenth birthday, a plan was formed to break the protection early and escort him to safety at [[The Burrow]]. Although still assigned to protect the Muggle Prime Minister, Kingsley was chosen to speak with the [[Dursley family|Dursleys]], as his ability to act and dress like a [[Muggle]] would offend them less, and he informed them that they too would have to go into hiding for their protection.<ref name=DH />

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[[File:Vlcsnap-2010-06-29-01h14m33s160.jpg|thumb|left|235x235px|Kingsley and Hermione in the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]]]]

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Several days before Harry's birthday, Kingsley was part of the Order task force sent to escort Harry to safety. Acting as a Protector, he rode a [[Thestral]] with [[Hermione Granger]] disguised as Harry by way of the [[Polyjuice Potion]]. During the subsequent [[Battle of the Seven Potters|battle]], Kingsley and Hermione were chased by five [[Death Eaters]], injuring two and possibly killing one. They were also briefly chased by [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] himself after he killed [[Alastor Moody]], but he broke off the pursuit once the real Harry was located. His [[Kingsley Shacklebolt's house|house]] was one of a dozen safe houses used to confuse the Death Eaters, so that they would be less likely to figure out the real destination that Harry was being spirited away to.<ref name=DH />

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Several days before Harry's birthday, Kingsley was part of the Order task force sent to escort Harry to safety. Acting as a Protector, he rode a [[Thestral]] with [[Hermione Granger]] disguised as Harry by way of the [[Polyjuice Potion]]. During the subsequent [[Battle of the Seven Potters|battle]], Kingsley and Hermione were chased by five [[Death Eaters]], injuring two and possibly killing one. They were also briefly chased by [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] himself after he killed [[Alastor Moody]], but he broke off the pursuit once the real Harry was located. His [[Kingsley Shacklebolt's house|house]] was one of a dozen safe houses used to confuse the Death Eaters, so that they would be less likely to figure out the real destination that Harry was being spirited away to.<ref name="DH" />

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Kingsley and Hermione finally made it back to [[The Burrow]], and Kingsley believed that their plan had been betrayed, challenging [[Remus Lupin]] with a personal question to ensure his identity. Satisfied, he relayed his news - including the fact that Lord Voldemort could fly unaided - to the rest of the Order that had returned, and waited anxiously for the others. Eventually, though, Kingsley was forced to leave The Burrow and return to his duty guarding the Prime Minister.<ref name=DH />

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Kingsley and Hermione finally made it back to [[The Burrow]], and Kingsley believed that their plan had been betrayed, challenging [[Remus Lupin]] with a personal question to ensure his identity. Satisfied, he relayed his news - including the fact that Lord Voldemort could fly unaided — to the rest of the Order that had returned, and waited anxiously for the others. Eventually, though, Kingsley was forced to leave The Burrow and return to his duty guarding the Prime Minister.<ref name="DH" />

====The Fall of the Ministry====

====The Fall of the Ministry====

{{Quote|The [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry]] has [[Fall of the Ministry of Magic|fallen]]. Scrimgeour is dead. [[Death Eaters|They]] are coming.|Kingsley's [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}

{{Quote|The [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry]] has [[Fall of the Ministry of Magic|fallen]]. Scrimgeour is dead. [[Death Eaters|They]] are coming.|Kingsley's [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]]|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows}}

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On August 1st, [[1997]], the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] fell to [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] and his [[Death Eaters]]. Where Kingsley was on that day, either at the Ministry or still guarding the Prime Minister, is unknown. However, he was aware of the events, and sent his [[lynx]] [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]] to The Burrow to warn the guests at [[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]] and [[Fleur Delacour]]'s [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour|wedding]] of what had occurred. His warning allowed Harry, Hermione, and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] to escape the reception.<ref name=DH />

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On August 1st, [[1997]], the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] fell to [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] and his [[Death Eaters]]. Where Kingsley was on that day, either at the Ministry or still guarding the Prime Minister, is unknown. However, he was aware of the events, and sent his [[lynx]] [[Patronus Charm|Patronus]] to The Burrow to warn the guests at [[William Weasley|Bill Weasley]] and [[Fleur Delacour]]'s [[Wedding of William Weasley and Fleur Delacour|wedding]] of what had occurred. His warning allowed Harry, Hermione, and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] to escape the reception.<ref name="DH" />

Kingsley appeared to continue to work for the [[British Ministry of Magic|MinistryofMagic]] following the death of [[Rufus Scrimgeour]], much like other members of the Order such as [[Arthur Weasley]]. However, he was forced on the run after he broke the [[Taboo]] about saying [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s name, and had to fight off several [[Death Eaters]]. He went into hiding, but remained active in the resistance effort, contributing to the ''[[Potterwatch]]'' radio broadcast under the alias of Royal, urging Wizards help protect Muggle neighbours.<ref name=DH />

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[[File:Kingley's_Patronus.jpg|thumb|240x240px|Kingsley'sPatronuswarns of the Ministry's downfall]]

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Kingsley appeared to continue to work for the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]] following the death of [[Rufus Scrimgeour]], much like other members of the Order such as [[Arthur Weasley]]. However, he was forced on the run after he broke the [[Taboo]] about saying [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]]'s name, and had to fight off several [[Death Eaters]]. He went into hiding, but remained active in the resistance effort, contributing to the ''[[Potterwatch]]'' radio broadcast under the alias of Royal, urging Wizards help protect Muggle neighbours.<ref name="DH" />

====Battle of Hogwarts====

====Battle of Hogwarts====

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[[File:Kingsley_dueling.jpg|thumb|left|KingsleyduellingaDeathEater.]]

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{{Dialogue a-b-a|Kingsley|Tell Professor McGonagall Remus and I will handle this side of the castle.|Dean Thomas|Yes, sir.|Hey,Dean,onsecondthoughts, tell Professor McGonagall we might need one or two more wands this side.|Kingsley and Dean discussing battle preparations|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2}}

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In [[May]]of[[1998]], Kingsley was alerted to the coming battle at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], [[Apparition|Apparated]] to the [[Hog's Head]], and travelled to the school through the secret tunnel joining it to the [[Room of Requirement]]. Arriving in the [[Great Hall]], he consulted with [[Minerva McGonagall]] and took charge of the situation, dividing the available fighters into groups and assigning them to defend certain areas of the school. He, along with Arthur and Remus, led groups of fighters into the school grounds to intercept the enemy.<ref name=DH /> Shortly before the Acromantula entered Hogwarts, Kingsley duelled a masked Death Eater while Flitwick dueled Yaxley beside him.

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{{Dialogue a-b-a|Remus Lupin|It is the quality of one's convictions that determines success, not the number of followers.|Kingsley Shacklebolt|Who said that?|Me|Remus and Kingsley talking about the number of people at the battle of Hogwarts|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2}}

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===Laterlife===

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In[[May]] of [[1998]], Kingsley was alerted to the coming battle at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]], [[Apparition|Apparated]] to the [[Hog's Head]], and travelled to the school through the secret tunnel joining it to the [[Room of Requirement]]. Arriving in the [[Great Hall]], he consulted with [[Minerva McGonagall]] and took charge of the situation, dividing the available fighters into groups and assigning them to defend certain areas of the school. He, along with Arthur and Remus, led groups of fighters into the school grounds to intercept the enemy.<ref name="DH" /> Shortly before the Acromantula entered Hogwarts, Kingsley duelled a masked Death Eater while Flitwick dueled Yaxley beside him.

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Kingsley was eventually made permanent Minister for Magic, and set about ridding the Ministry of corruption and discrimination. He banned the use of [[Dementor]]s to guard [[Azkaban]], and made sure they would not be used to torment the opponents of the Ministry. He appointed [[Harry Potter]] as the head of the [[Auror]] Department, and made [[Percy Weasley]] a high-ranking official,<ref>[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/7/30/j-k-rowling-web-chat-transcript J.K. Rowling Web Transcript]</ref> reshuffling the Ministry thoroughly and becoming instrumental in the repairs of the wizarding world following [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]'s reign of terror. He managed to revolutionise the way that the ministry worked, and, with the assistance of [[Hermione Granger]], eradicated pro-pureblood laws.

Towards the end of the battle, after [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] displayed an apparently dead Harry to the defenders of the castle and [[Neville Longbottom]] had killed [[Nagini]], Kingsley, along with Minerva McGonagall and [[Horace Slughorn]], duelled [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]] in the Great Hall. After Molly Weasley killed Bellatrix, Voldemort screamed in rage and blasted all three of them backward. When Voldemort attempted to kill Molly, Harry cast a Shield Charm then revealed himself, took up the battle, and [[Duel in the Great Hall|killed]] Voldemort for good. In the aftermath of the battle, Kingsley was named as Acting [[Minister for Magic]].<ref name="DH" />

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===Later life {{c|post 1998}}===

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Kingsley was eventually made permanent Minister for Magic, and set about ridding the Ministry of corruption and discrimination. He banned the use of [[Dementor]]s to guard [[Azkaban]], and made sure they would not be used to torment the opponents of the Ministry. He appointed [[Harry Potter]] as the head of the [[Auror]] Department, and made [[Percy Weasley]] a high-ranking official,<ref>[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/7/30/j-k-rowling-web-chat-transcript J.K. Rowling Web Transcript]</ref> reshuffling the Ministry thoroughly and becoming instrumental in the repairs of the wizarding world following [[Tom Riddle|Voldemort]]'s reign of terror. He managed to revolutionize the way that the ministry worked, and, with the assistance of [[Hermione Granger]], eradicated the pro-pureblood laws.

Kingsley was a tall black <!-- Do not change to "African American". It may be politically correct, but inaccurate geography-wise.--> wizard and is described as broad shouldered. He was bald, and wore a single gold hoop earring. He had a slow, deep voice that was said to be reassuring.<ref name=OP /> He was capable of dressing properly as a Muggle, while other wizards would usually do so much more poorly, to the point that the Muggle Prime Minister could not tell the difference.

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Kingsley was a tall black <!-- Do not change to "African American". It may be politically correct, but inaccurate geography-wise.--> wizard and is described as broad shouldered. He was bald, and wore a single gold hoop earring. He had a slow, deep voice that was said to be reassuring.<ref name="OP" /> In contrast with many other wizards, he was capable of dressing properly as a Muggle, to the point that the Muggle Prime Minister could not tell the difference.

==Personality and traits==

==Personality and traits==

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Kingsley was calm and controlled, with a deep reassuring voice and commanding stature. Unlike many wizards, Kingsley mastered the knack of dressing and acting like a [[Muggle]], leading to his assignment to guard the Muggle [[Prime Minister]] during the [[Second Wizarding War]].<ref name=DH /><ref name=HP />

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Kingsley was calm and controlled, with a deep reassuring voice and commanding stature. Unlike many wizards, Kingsley mastered the knack of dressing and acting like a [[Muggle]], leading to his assignment to guard the Muggle [[Prime Minister]] during the [[Second Wizarding War]].<ref name="DH" /><ref name="HP" />

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Kingsley was also a good judge of character, and trusted individuals regardless of age, on the basis of his knowledge of their character and abilities. He trusted [[Fred Weasley|Fred]] and [[George Weasley]] with the defence of the secret passages during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]<ref name=DH />, and allowed [[Harry Potter]] into the [[Auror]] Department at the age of seventeen.<ref>Wizard of the Month, October 2007, http://www.jkrowling.com</ref> When the corrupt Ministry was deeming Harry and Dumbledore as crackpots for claiming Voldemort's return, Kingsley instead sided with the Order of the Phoenix as he could see the sincerity in Harry's and Dumbledore's statements, and even believed that Sirius was innocent, to the point of misleading the hunting squad to a faraway location.<ref name=OP />

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Kingsley was also a good judge of character, and trusted individuals regardless of age, on the basis of his knowledge of their character and abilities. He trusted [[Fred Weasley|Fred]] and [[George Weasley]] with the defence of the secret passages during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]],<ref name="DH" /> and allowed [[Harry Potter]] into the [[Auror]] Department at the age of seventeen.<ref>Wizard of the Month, October 2007, http://www.jkrowling.com</ref> When the corrupt Ministry was deeming Harry and Dumbledore as crackpots for claiming Voldemort's return, Kingsley instead sided with the Order of the Phoenix as he could see the sincerity in Harry's and Dumbledore's statements, and even believed that Sirius was innocent, to the point of misleading the hunting squad to a faraway location.<ref name="OP" />

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The opposite of the [[pure-blood]] advocates, Kingsley believed in equality and fairness for all wizards and [[Muggle]]s. He was also brave enough to call Voldemort by his name, though this resulted in him getting discovered by a group of Death Eaters.<ref name=DH />

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The opposite of the [[pure-blood]] advocates, Kingsley believed in equality and fairness for all wizards and [[Muggle]]s. He was also brave enough to call Voldemort by his name, though this resulted in him getting discovered by a group of Death Eaters.<ref name="DH" />

==Magical abilities and skills==

==Magical abilities and skills==

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[[File:Kingsleywand.jpg.jpg|thumb|left|Kingsley's wand]]

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[[File:Kingsleywand.jpg.jpg|thumb|150px|Kingsley's wand]]

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*'''[[Duel]]ling''': Kingsley was an exceptionally skilled duellist and was able to defeat two [[Death Eaters]] at once; he was also able to duel [[AugustusRookwood]], who was highly skilled at [[Dark Magic]]. However, he was unable to defeat [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] during the[[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]]. During the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]] he was chased by five Death Eaters, and even though he was on a [[Thestral]]and had to protect[[HermioneGranger]] at the same time, he defeated three of them, one of them being [[Travers]], and later he was able to hold off [[Lord Voldemort]] in the same battle, surviving with noseriousinjuries (however it should be noted that Voldemort quickly lost interest in him when the real Harry was found). Kingsley later fought off several Death Eaters single handedly when they cornered him after he used Voldemort's name. During the battle of Hogwarts he duelled [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] a second time alongside extremely powerful witch [[Minerva McGonagall]] and master duellist [[Horace Slughorn]].<ref name=DH />

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Kingsley Shacklebolt was an accomplished and formidablewizard, beingenough of a skilfulduellist to survivenumerousencounters with dangerousDarkwizards.

*'''[[Duel]]ling''': Kingsley was an exceptionally skilled duellist and was able to defeat two [[DeathEaters]] atonce;he was also able to duel [[Augustus Rookwood]], who was highly skilled at [[Dark Magic]]. However, he was unable to defeat [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] during the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]]. During the [[Battle of the Seven Potters]], he was chased by five Death Eaters, and even though he was on a [[Thestral]]and had to protect [[Hermione Granger]] at the same time, he defeated three of them, one of them being [[Travers]], and laterhe was evenabletohold off [[Lord Voldemort]] in the same battle, surviving with no serious injuries (however, it should be noted that Voldemort quickly lost interest in him when the real Harry was found). Kingsley later fought off several Death Eaters single-handedly when they cornered him after he used Voldemort's name.Duringthe BattleofHogwarts, heduelled[[TomRiddle|LordVoldemort]]a second time alongside two other masterful duellists: [[Minerva McGonagall]] and [[Horace Slughorn]].<ref name="DH" />

*'''[[Charms]]''': During the Battle of Hogwarts, Kingsley cast an unknown spell on a Death Eater, causing him to fly backwards out of a window that had just been broken but resealed itself. As a member of the Order of the Phoenix, he was able to conjure a talking [[Patronus]] - a method of communication invented by Albus Dumbledore. It took the form of a lynx<ref name="DH" />

*'''[[Flying]]''': Kingsley used a broom to help escort [[Harry Potter]] to [[12 Grimmauld Place]] and survived the Battle of the Seven Potters unscathed, evading many Death Eaters and saving Hermione in the process.

*'''[[Flying]]''': Kingsley used a broom to help escort [[Harry Potter]] to [[12 Grimmauld Place]] and survived the Battle of the Seven Potters unscathed, evading many Death Eaters and saving Hermione in the process.

*'''Leadership skills''': Kingsley took charge of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] after [[Mad-Eye]]'s death. He was later named permanent [[Minister for Magic]], highlighting his abilities as a leader.

==Relationships==

==Relationships==

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===Order of the Phoenix===

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[[File:OotP.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The first [[Order of the Phoenix]].]]

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[[File:Ootp.png|thumb|251x251px|left|The original [[Order of the Phoenix]]]]

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Kingsley had a good relationship with all the members of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] and their allies, including [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]], the [[Weasley family]], [[Alastor Moody]], [[Nymphadora Tonks]], and [[Albus Dumbledore]]. Because of his beliefs, Kingsley was highly regarded by most members.

Kingsley had a good relationship with all the members of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] and their allies, including [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]], the [[Weasley family]], [[Alastor Moody]], [[Nymphadora Tonks]], and [[Albus Dumbledore]]. Because of his beliefs, Kingsley was highly regarded by most members.

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He also seemed to be a friend of [[Remus Lupin]] and [[Sirius Black]]. After Sirius was killed by [[Bellatrix Lestrange]], Kingsley fought against Bellatrix, although he was defeated. He also appeared to be on good terms with [[Elphias Doge]], [[Dedalus Diggle]], [[Emmeline Vance]] and [[Sturgis Podmore]], as they were all members of the [[Advance Guard]] in [[1995]]. He also supposedly knew [[James Potter I|James Potter]] personally, as he mentioned that his son, Harry, looked like James.

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He also seemed to be a friend of [[Remus Lupin]] and [[Sirius Black]]. After Sirius was killed by [[Bellatrix Lestrange]], Kingsley fought against Bellatrix, although he was defeated. He also appeared to be on good terms with [[Elphias Doge]], [[Dedalus Diggle]], [[Emmeline Vance]], and [[Sturgis Podmore]], as they were all members of the [[Advance Guard]] in [[1995]]. He also supposedly knew [[James Potter I|James Potter]] personally, as he mentioned that his son (Harry) looked like James.

Several members of the Order were killed during battles. It is unknown how Kingsley reacted when he learned about their deaths. After the [[Second Wizarding War]], Kingsley and the remaining members of the Order likely remained in contact.

Several members of the Order were killed during battles. It is unknown how Kingsley reacted when he learned about their deaths. After the [[Second Wizarding War]], Kingsley and the remaining members of the Order likely remained in contact.

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==Behind the scenes==

==Behind the scenes==

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*[[File:LEGO_Kingsley.jpg|thumb|Kingsley as a LEGO minifigure]]Kingsley was portrayed by [[George Harris]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' and the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|film adaptations]]'' of [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.

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[[File:LEGO_Kingsley.jpg|thumb|119px|Kingsley as a LEGO minifigure]]

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*Kingsley was portrayed by [[George Harris]] in the [[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' and the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|film adaptations]]'' of [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.

*Kingsley was omitted from the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''.

*Kingsley was omitted from the [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|film adaptation]] of ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''.

*It is never mentioned if Kingsley was a member of the first Order of the Phoenix or not, as he is not in the original Order photograph. However, in ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', he calls [[James Potter I|James Potter]] by his first name and compares Harry to him, indicating he knew him personally. This may indicate he was a member of the first Order, but this has never been officially stated. Since his age has not been declared officially, another possibility is that he may have also attended Hogwarts at the same time as James and his friends.

*It is never mentioned if Kingsley was a member of the first Order of the Phoenix or not, as he is not in the original Order photograph. However, in ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', he calls [[James Potter I|James Potter]] by his first name and compares Harry to him, indicating he knew him personally. This may indicate he was a member of the first Order, but this has never been officially stated. Since his age has not been declared officially, another possibility is that he may have also attended Hogwarts at the same time as James and his friends.

*Kingsley also shows a good sense of humour in ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''. He is given [[Phineas Nigellus Black]]'s line concerning Dumbledore and how he has got style shortly after the Headmaster's escape from the [[Minister for Magic]] and several [[Auror]]s.

*Kingsley also shows a good sense of humour in ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''. He is given [[Phineas Nigellus Black]]'s line concerning Dumbledore and how he has got style shortly after the Headmaster's escape from the [[Minister for Magic]] and several [[Auror]]s.

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*It is unknown which House Kinglsey was [[Sorted]] into during his time at Hogwarts. However, given his courageous personality, the fact that he knew [[James Potter|James]], and his good relationship with [[Remus Lupin]] and [[Sirius Black]], it is likely that he was in [[Gryffindor]].

*While not explicitly mentioned, it's possible that after [[Dolores Umbridge]] was imprisoned in [[Azkaban]], Kingsley repealed her [[anti-werewolf legislation]], given his friendship with the late [[Remus Lupin]].

*While not explicitly mentioned, it's possible that after [[Dolores Umbridge]] was imprisoned in [[Azkaban]], Kingsley repealed her [[anti-werewolf legislation]], given his friendship with the late [[Remus Lupin]].

*Kingsley is the inspiration for the New York-based Wizard Rock band, Kingsley and the Shacklebolts.

*Kingsley is the inspiration for the New York-based Wizard Rock band, Kingsley and the Shacklebolts.

*Kingsley's role of becoming the next Minister for Magic is omitted from ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''.

*Kingsley's role of becoming the next Minister for Magic is omitted from ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2]]''.

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*From all the members of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] who aided [[Dumbledore's Army]] in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]], Kingsley is the only one to have survived the [[Second Wizarding War]].

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*From all the members of the [[Order of the Phoenix]] who aided [[Dumbledore's Army]] in the [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries]], Kingsley is the only one to survive the [[Second Wizarding War]].

He was eventually officially confirmed in the position of Minister for Magic, he along with Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger worked hard to change the Ministry. He succeed in weeding out corruption, making the ministry a nice place in which to work.

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Little has been revealed about Kingsley's life before becoming an Auror. All that is known is that he attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in his youth, although it is unknown which House he was sorted into.[2]. He also apparently met with James Potter, as he saw the physical similarities between him and his son Harry.

Sirius Black: "Tonks and Arthur would lose their jobs at the Ministry if they started shooting their mouths off and it's very important for us to have spies inside the Ministry, because you can bet Voldemort will have them"

Arthur Weasley: "We've managed to convince a couple of people, though. Tonks here, for one — she's too young to have been in the Order of the Phoenix last time, and having Aurors on our side is a huge advantage — Kingsley Shacklebolt's been a real asset, too; he's in charge of the hunt for Sirius, so he's been feeding the Ministry information that Sirius is in Tibet."

Kingsley worked as a high-ranking Auror in the Ministry of Magic, and was assigned to lead the task force for the recapture of the Azkaban-escapee Sirius Black. When rumour of Lord Voldemort's return was denied by the Ministry, Kingsley was convinced of his return, and subsequently joined the Order of the Phoenix. Along with Nymphadora Tonks, he worked as a covert operative, keeping the Order supplied with information. In addition, since joining the reactivated Order, Kingsley was informed of Black's innocence as a fellow member of the Order, and so he sidetracked the investigation by feeding the Ministry disinformation that indicated Black was hiding in Tibet.[4]

In the Summer of 1995, Kingsley volunteered to be a member of the Advance Guard to escort Harry Potter to the Order's Headquarters at 12 Grimmauld Place. He was also at the Ministry on the day of Harry's hearing to answer the charge of using magic in front of a Muggle, and staged an argument with fellow Order member Arthur Weasley to protect their covers as Cornelius Fudge was asking questions. During the argument, he slipped Arthur a copy of The Quibbler containing an article that he thought Sirius would find amusing — an article that claimed Sirius was actually Stubby Boardman. He later attended the party at Grimmauld Place to celebrate Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger's appointment as Prefects.[4]

With the return of Lord Voldemort now publicly acknowledged, Rufus Scrimgeour replaced Cornelius Fudge as Minister for Magic. Following the unsuccessful attempt to place the Imperius Curse on Muggle Junior Minister Herbert Chorley, it was decided that the Muggle Prime Minister needed protection. Kingsley was assigned to the Prime Minister as a bodyguard, posing as his new secretary, in the summer of 1996. Kingsley's portrayal of a Muggle convinced the Prime Minister, who was shocked to learn the truth from Scrimgeour several days later. The Prime Minister considered him an excellent secretary, capable of doing twice the work of his predecessor.[5]

Despite his assignment to the Muggle Prime Minister, Kingsley did attend the funeral of Albus Dumbledore in 1997.[5]

With Dumbledore's death, and the Second Wizarding War in full swing, the Order's attention turned to protecting Harry Potter. With the protection he had at the 4 Privet Drive due to expire on his seventeenth birthday, a plan was formed to break the protection early and escort him to safety at The Burrow. Although still assigned to protect the Muggle Prime Minister, Kingsley was chosen to speak with the Dursleys, as his ability to act and dress like a Muggle would offend them less, and he informed them that they too would have to go into hiding for their protection.[3]

Several days before Harry's birthday, Kingsley was part of the Order task force sent to escort Harry to safety. Acting as a Protector, he rode a Thestral with Hermione Granger disguised as Harry by way of the Polyjuice Potion. During the subsequent battle, Kingsley and Hermione were chased by five Death Eaters, injuring two and possibly killing one. They were also briefly chased by Lord Voldemort himself after he killed Alastor Moody, but he broke off the pursuit once the real Harry was located. His house was one of a dozen safe houses used to confuse the Death Eaters, so that they would be less likely to figure out the real destination that Harry was being spirited away to.[3]

Kingsley and Hermione finally made it back to The Burrow, and Kingsley believed that their plan had been betrayed, challenging Remus Lupin with a personal question to ensure his identity. Satisfied, he relayed his news - including the fact that Lord Voldemort could fly unaided — to the rest of the Order that had returned, and waited anxiously for the others. Eventually, though, Kingsley was forced to leave The Burrow and return to his duty guarding the Prime Minister.[3]

Kingsley appeared to continue to work for the Ministry of Magic following the death of Rufus Scrimgeour, much like other members of the Order such as Arthur Weasley. However, he was forced on the run after he broke the Taboo about saying Lord Voldemort's name, and had to fight off several Death Eaters. He went into hiding, but remained active in the resistance effort, contributing to the Potterwatch radio broadcast under the alias of Royal, urging Wizards help protect Muggle neighbours.[3]

In May of 1998, Kingsley was alerted to the coming battle at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Apparated to the Hog's Head, and travelled to the school through the secret tunnel joining it to the Room of Requirement. Arriving in the Great Hall, he consulted with Minerva McGonagall and took charge of the situation, dividing the available fighters into groups and assigning them to defend certain areas of the school. He, along with Arthur and Remus, led groups of fighters into the school grounds to intercept the enemy.[3] Shortly before the Acromantula entered Hogwarts, Kingsley duelled a masked Death Eater while Flitwick dueled Yaxley beside him.

Towards the end of the battle, after Lord Voldemort displayed an apparently dead Harry to the defenders of the castle and Neville Longbottom had killed Nagini, Kingsley, along with Minerva McGonagall and Horace Slughorn, duelled Voldemort in the Great Hall. After Molly Weasley killed Bellatrix, Voldemort screamed in rage and blasted all three of them backward. When Voldemort attempted to kill Molly, Harry cast a Shield Charm then revealed himself, took up the battle, and killed Voldemort for good. In the aftermath of the battle, Kingsley was named as Acting Minister for Magic.[3]

Kingsley was eventually made permanent Minister for Magic, and set about ridding the Ministry of corruption and discrimination. He banned the use of Dementors to guard Azkaban, and made sure they would not be used to torment the opponents of the Ministry. He appointed Harry Potter as the head of the Auror Department, and made Percy Weasley a high-ranking official,[6] reshuffling the Ministry thoroughly and becoming instrumental in the repairs of the wizarding world following Voldemort's reign of terror. He managed to revolutionize the way that the ministry worked, and, with the assistance of Hermione Granger, eradicated the pro-pureblood laws.

Kingsley was a tall black wizard and is described as broad shouldered. He was bald, and wore a single gold hoop earring. He had a slow, deep voice that was said to be reassuring.[4] In contrast with many other wizards, he was capable of dressing properly as a Muggle, to the point that the Muggle Prime Minister could not tell the difference.

Kingsley was calm and controlled, with a deep reassuring voice and commanding stature. Unlike many wizards, Kingsley mastered the knack of dressing and acting like a Muggle, leading to his assignment to guard the Muggle Prime Minister during the Second Wizarding War.[3][5]

Kingsley was also a good judge of character, and trusted individuals regardless of age, on the basis of his knowledge of their character and abilities. He trusted Fred and George Weasley with the defence of the secret passages during the Battle of Hogwarts,[3] and allowed Harry Potter into the Auror Department at the age of seventeen.[7] When the corrupt Ministry was deeming Harry and Dumbledore as crackpots for claiming Voldemort's return, Kingsley instead sided with the Order of the Phoenix as he could see the sincerity in Harry's and Dumbledore's statements, and even believed that Sirius was innocent, to the point of misleading the hunting squad to a faraway location.[4]

The opposite of the pure-blood advocates, Kingsley believed in equality and fairness for all wizards and Muggles. He was also brave enough to call Voldemort by his name, though this resulted in him getting discovered by a group of Death Eaters.[3]

Auror skills: Nymphadora Tonks had stated that Kingsley was a high-ranking Auror, and her claim was fully backed up by his natural cunning, amazing duelling ability, and expert talent in defensive magic.

Charms: During the Battle of Hogwarts, Kingsley cast an unknown spell on a Death Eater, causing him to fly backwards out of a window that had just been broken but resealed itself. As a member of the Order of the Phoenix, he was able to conjure a talking Patronus - a method of communication invented by Albus Dumbledore. It took the form of a lynx[3]

Flying: Kingsley used a broom to help escort Harry Potter to 12 Grimmauld Place and survived the Battle of the Seven Potters unscathed, evading many Death Eaters and saving Hermione in the process.

Several members of the Order were killed during battles. It is unknown how Kingsley reacted when he learned about their deaths. After the Second Wizarding War, Kingsley and the remaining members of the Order likely remained in contact.

As with the other members of the Order, he originally trusted Severus Snape, who was a Death Eater turned to a double-agent on the Order's behalf. When Snape killed Dumbledore, under Dumbledore's secret request to die peacefully and not let Draco Malfoy damage his soul by being the murder, Kingsley lost his respect and trust in Snape. After Snape's true allegiance was revealed, this was most likely restored.

Both "shackle" and "bolt" refer to means of imprisonment. Specifically, a shacklebolt is the threaded pin of a shackle allowing the linking of multiple chains and metal cables. This also hints at the reason his patronus is a lynx (links).

His first name, "Kingsley" suggests royalty, note the "King" in it. This may be the reason that in PotterWatch he was known as "Royal".

It is never mentioned if Kingsley was a member of the first Order of the Phoenix or not, as he is not in the original Order photograph. However, in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, he calls James Potter by his first name and compares Harry to him, indicating he knew him personally. This may indicate he was a member of the first Order, but this has never been officially stated. Since his age has not been declared officially, another possibility is that he may have also attended Hogwarts at the same time as James and his friends.

It is unknown which House Kinglsey was Sorted into during his time at Hogwarts. However, given his courageous personality, the fact that he knew James, and his good relationship with Remus Lupin and Sirius Black, it is likely that he was in Gryffindor.